There are certain matches that have a weight to them. Today’s Columbus Crew match against Philadelphia Union has that feeling and the statistics to back it up. The Union is in first place in the Major League Soccer standings and a week removed from a lopsided 5-0 victory over the second-place Toronto FC.
While Philadelphia’s last two matches look to lock up home-field advantage throughout the MLS Cup playoffs and the chance to lift the Supporters’ Shield, the Crew is in a place where the focus is getting healthy and securing as many home playoff matches as possible.